Systems Performance Architect

The Systems Performance Architecture team at Apple is at the forefront of modeling and optimizing performance for Macs and iPads. This role combines hardware architecture expertise with software optimization, working on cutting-edge technology that shapes future Apple products.

As a Systems Performance Architect, you'll be responsible for analyzing and modeling performance across Apple's product line, with a special focus on emerging workloads in machine learning, gaming, and professional content creation. You'll collaborate with multiple teams to accelerate and optimize both hardware and software components, ensuring Apple's high performance standards are met.

The role involves working with CPU, GPU, and ML architectures, identifying performance bottlenecks, and implementing solutions. You'll be part of a collaborative team that drives critical initiatives and brings new capabilities to Apple's products. The position requires deep technical knowledge combined with strong communication skills, as you'll be working with various teams from hardware engineers to creative professionals.

Key aspects of the role include performance modeling before prototype builds, ensuring performance targets are met through software optimizations and power tuning, and evaluating hardware and system options for future designs. You'll also work closely with internal teams and external vendors to address performance bottlenecks and inefficiencies.

This is an opportunity to impact the future of Apple's hardware and software integration, working with a team that's passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on products that millions of people use daily.